2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XK. (445 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 612 | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 615 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
